Last year, my now farther-in-law Martin was diagnosed with MND. It goes without saying that this news hit our family hard. However, in the spirit of keeping positive, doing nothing and dwelling on the negatives, I have decided to raise money for the MNDA charity. Let’s help find a cure!

I have recently been inspired by Martin’s incredible achievements in recent fundraising events. This inspired me to create my own journey.

However, this will be no easy feat! In fact I registered for this marathon not too many months ago and have doubted myself ever since. I do not enjoy running at all. However, I have persevered and have increased my training week by week.

The attraction to entering this marathon stems from Martin and I bonding over enjoying pushing ourselves, setting goals and setting out to complete whatever we set our minds to. 

We have had a number of conversations over the years about marathons, triathlons, mountain climbs, motor endurance racing, you name it. We would be up for it. These have usually ended with us both agreeing that completing these would be amazing.

I’m going to try my hardest, for this cause. Even if I don’t complete it, I’ll hopefully raise money and awareness of this disease. Most importantly of all though, is that Martin believes I can do it. Hopefully he and Lesley will be there to support me. My wife Katie and daughter Demi will be cheering me on too!

So I’m going to make sure to give it my all out there and do my best, for Martin and for the MNDA charity! 

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